Synonyms for entices
Grammar : Verb |
Spell : en-tahys |
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈtaɪs |
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Définition of entices
Origin :- late 13c., intice, from Old French enticier "to stir up (fire), to excite, incite," perhaps from Vulgar Latin *intitiare "set on fire," from Latin in- "in" (see in- (2)) + titio (genitive titionis) "firebrand," of uncertain origin. Meaning "to allure, attract" is from c.1300. Related: Enticed; enticing.
- verb allure; persuade
- This man has a sister, Maddalena, who entices the Duke to a lonely inn.
- Extract from : « The Complete Opera Book » by Gustav Kobb
- The witch comes in, and entices Sunday away by fine promises.
- Extract from : « Games and Songs of American Children » by Various
- Her eyes gaze invitingly at the fisherman, whom she entices to his ruin.
- Extract from : « Black Diamonds » by Mr Jkai
- Her manner with the Sisters invites and entices them to "put upon" her.
- Extract from : « A Diary Without Dates » by Enid Bagnold
- She holds it up to Adam, and entices him to gather more of it from the tree.
- Extract from : « The Dance of Death » by Francis Douce
- For it entices like the old, from stifling streets to the haunts of Pan.
- Extract from : « The Mountebank » by William J. Locke
- The importance of this Bridge in its far-reaching effects at once entices and baffles the imagination.
- Extract from : « Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24, 1883 » by William C. Kingsley
- Re-appearing at a little distance, she entices them towards her, and thus they at once become good swimmers.
- Extract from : « Mamma's Stories about Birds » by Anonymous (AKA the author of "Chickseed without Chickweed")
- Lucia Brade calls in her pony phaeton and entices Pauline, who is always ready for a pleasure.
- Extract from : « Floyd Grandon's Honor » by Amanda Minnie Douglas
- Again, the fact that Atli entices the brother of his wife into his power, has been urged as a parallel.
- Extract from : « Beowulf » by R. W. Chambers
Antonyms for entices
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